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Social studies Common Core L.1.2a resources
6 Thematic Units First Grade Science & Social Studies Lesson Plans BUNDLE
Are you struggling to fit science and social studies in your busy first grade schedule? Look no further! These six science and social studies thematic units for 1st grade are planned in detail and ready to use. Each of the 6 first grade units begins with a content big idea and then integrates into reading and writing with many math and phonics connections as well!What is a first grade integrated thematic unit?An integrated thematic unit combines content and literacy into one common learning the
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1st
Cinco de Mayo Activities for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade
Wondering what you can do to commemorate this Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo? Well, look no further I have Cinco de Mayo activities to make your task easier and engaging! Here are activities for multiple subjects—social studies, writing, math, and vocabulary building. There is little preparation to save valuable teacher-time. Links to resources make content learning easy for you with a couple accessible for students. Content differentiation is easy with several of the pages and answer keys make
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1st - 3rd
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Famous Americans, Inventors & Influential People - 1st Grade Social Studies Unit
Are you struggling to fit science and social studies into your busy first grade schedule? Look no further! This American Contributors unit is integrated with literacy to help first grade kids understand famous Americans and inventors who made major contributions to our country. This famous Americans unit integrates science, social studies and literacy all in one cohesive unit to make learning more impactful and help you use your precious instructional time wisely.It's perfect for Black History
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K - 2nd
Thanksgiving Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Practice
Reinforce the story of The First Thanksgiving with this engaging nonfiction activity. A major stumbling block for correct capitalization & punctuation is knowing where the sentences end. This differentiated, NO PREP packet will help your students practice reading, writing, capitalization, punctuation, & sight words. You'll have print-and-go editing worksheets & writing prompts at your fingertips all month long!☀☀☀ Click HERE to save 25% by buying this resource as part of my Mega Grow
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Practice AUTUMN | FALL BUNDLE
Basic Concepts Practice and Review: Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies
These review and practice task cards are perfect for reviewing important subject matter at any point during the school year. They are designed for second and third -graders.Why use Basic Concepts: Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies | Task Cards? Research tells us that children need to frequently review what they’ve been taught in order for the information to go into their long-term memory. These sets of review cards are based on “general knowledge” information for second and third grades. H
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2nd - 4th
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This Day in History Writing Prompt Pages Bell Work ALL YEAR BUNDLE
Bell work, writing practice, writing pages, or writing centers should be fun and interesting for students! This is a set of daily writing practice sheets for every month of the year that students will be excited for!This writing pack will let students learn one event that happened on "this day in history". Then allow them to answer and draw for a related question.How to Use:The pack can easily be created into a packet or used as individual sheets. Use these sheets for centers, bell work, may-do,
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1st - 3rd
Thanksgiving Activities | Reading Writing and Craft BUNDLE
I have bundled 3 engaging Thanksgiving activities that will immerse your students in reading, writing, editing, punctuation, public speaking/presentation skills, American history, cutting, gluing, and assembling (fine motor skills). All materials and detailed, step by step lesson plans are included!Save 20% when buying the bundle! The three easy to use Thanksgiving resources included are:Thanksgiving Writing CraftivityThe First ThanksgivingThanksgiving Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Pra
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K - 3rd
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Community Helpers - Reading, Fluency, Writing, and Craft
Community Helpers is a perfect passage for early readers! IOne sentence per linePicture clues on each line to help your youngest readers. I have included several differentiated passages that are perfect for fluency, comprehension, and close reading. I have included a full writing unit to help your students write the "perfect paragraph" including that tricky sense of closure! The darling art will bring this unit to life, delight your learners, and make your classroom beautiful! What's Included:T
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K - 1st
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Columbus Day or Indigenous People Day for Primary Grades
Do you need meaningful activities to do for Columbus Day (or Indigenous People Day) to meet objectives in curriculum? Here are enough informational and content related activities to make an integrated day for you and yours. The 10-page non-fiction text, written with primary students in mind, can kick off your day. There is a follow-up graphic organizer and 11 other activities to engage students in a full day of content related math, language arts, and social studies. You’ll be able to set up wor
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K - 2nd
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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Passages and Language Arts Activities Bundle
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month vibrantly in your classroom! These dynamic sets of reading comprehension passages & ELA activities are designed perfectly for 1st and 2nd graders to bring Hispanic culture to life! Let your students delve into the compelling stories of Ellen Ochoa, Selena, Celia Cruz, Sonia Sotomayor, Cesar Chavez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Oscar de la Renta, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, improve their reading comprehension, and embrace diversity.Each activity includes engaging questi
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1st - 2nd
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First Grade Social Studies Curriculum and Integrated Literacy Units BUNDLE
Are you struggling to fit 1st grade social studies in your busy schedule? Look no further! These four social studies thematic units for first grade are planned in detail and ready to use. Each of the 4 first grade social studies units begins with a content big idea and then integrates into reading and writing with many math and phonics connections as well!What is a first grade integrated thematic unit?An integrated thematic unit combines content and literacy into one common learning theme so th
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1st
Christopher Columbus Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Worksheets
Reinforce the story of Christopher Columbus' search for treasures in the Indies with this engaging nonfiction activity. A major stumbling block for correct capitalization & punctuation is knowing where the sentences end. This differentiated, NO PREP packet will help your students practice reading, writing, capitalization, punctuation, & sight words. ⭐️ Click HERE to save 25% by buying this resource as part of my Mega Growing Bundle! ⭐️( In my growing bundle, each time I add a new themed
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Practice AUTUMN | FALL BUNDLE
Lunar Landing - Reading with Coordinating Writing Unit and Craft
Lunar Landing is a perfect passage for your 1st and Second Graders! Why? Because it's differentiated! Choose the passage that best suits your readers. I have included a full writing unit to help your students write the "perfect paragraph" including that tricky sense of closure! It's differentiated for 1st-2nd.The darling art will bring this unit to life, delight your learners, and make your classroom beautiful! What's Included:Reading: Differentiated passages available in several formats!Easy R
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Looking For More Literacy - Expansion Pack 1
Daily Oral Language Morning Message Printable and Digital Resource
Morning work for your students. ☀️ This resource teaches reading, editing, and writing skills.✍ Students are engaged in learning right away while you take attendance or lunch count. It can also be used during your morning meeting❗Your students will be anxious to get to your classroom every morning! ❤️This monthly activity is part of a package -Morning Message for the Whole School YearSave by purchasing the bundle!Your students will learn about United States history while correcting the messages
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1st - 4th
First Grade Thanksgiving Writing Craftivity - Pilgrims
"If I Were a Pilgrim" Writing Craftivity is suitable for first graders, as part of a Thanksgiving unit. It would especially work well alongside trade books that discuss pilgrim life, such as "Sarah Morton's Day" or "Samuel Eaton's Day." (My ancestor!)
The craftivity features an expository writing assignment. It will take 2-3 days, depending on the length of your writing time. It is also suitable to put on a bulletin board.
"If I Were a Pilgrim" Writing Craftivity includes:
- Rough Draft
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1st - 2nd
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Copy Work for Writing
Sometimes the writing process is so overwhelming to a first grader, they cannot focus any energy on neatness and punctuation. Doing old-fashioned copy work gives students a chance to practice writing neatly and incorporating those conventions like capitals, punctuation and spacing without the added strain of deciding what to write and the concern about spelling. Because everything we do needs to be connected to our standards, I have created copy work that reinforces the standards being taught s
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K - 2nd
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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages and ELA Activities set 2
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Hispanic culture with these Hispanic Heritage Month reading comprehension passages! This versatile educational resource features inspiring stories about Ellen Ochoa, Selena, Celia Cruz, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, fostering a deep appreciation for the Hispanic heritage. Enhance your understanding with eight stimulating language arts activities to extend learning and engage young minds.Don't want the hassle of printing copies for each student? No problem
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1st - 2nd
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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages and ELA Activities set 3
Are you ready to embark on an exciting cultural exploration and learning journey? As we approach Hispanic Heritage Month, captivate your 1st and 2nd graders with these engaging reading comprehension passages and get to know Dolores Huerta, Roberto Clemente, Rita Moreno, and Pablo Picasso.Don't want the hassle of printing copies for each student? No problem! This resource contains a Google Slides™ presentation you can easily assign to your students.Here are some reasons why you should consider pu
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1st - 2nd
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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Passages and ELA Activities set 1
Get ready to embark on an extraordinary educational journey that celebrates the brilliance of Hispanic Heritage Month like never before! Introducing these Hispanic Heritage reading comprehension passages with eight language arts activities featuring Sonia Sotomayor, Cesar Chavez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Oscar de la Renta – an enriching resource that promises to captivate, educate, and empower your young learners.Don't want the hassle of printing copies for each student? No problem! This resource
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1st - 2nd
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Community Helpers No Prep Worksheets for ELAR | Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd Grade
This is a no prep ELAR COMMUNITY HELPER Themed worksheet set for K-2. This includes 24 pages and includes a variety of skills for kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd grade. This set would be perfect to use for morning work, early finishers, or as a center activity! These are unlike my other sets because they include a wide range of skills targeted for early education classrooms.▶️Save $$$$$ and purchase this as part of our COMMUNITY HELPERS BUNDLE, our Community Helpers Math and ELAR Bundle, or
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: ⭐Flash Deal⭐K-2 No Prep Themed Activities MATH and ELAR Growing Bundle
Handwriting Practice Worksheets Monthly NO PREP: On This Day in History (Sept.)
Handwriting practice should be fun and interesting for students! This is a set of daily handwriting practice sheets for the month of September that students will be excited for! This handwriting pack is great for students who already know how to form letters, but can't seem to slow down and write neatly!How to Use:The pack can easily be created into a packet or used as individual sheets. Use these sheets for centers, bell work, may-do, or as a handwriting intervention.No Prep! Print and GO!31 Da
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Handwriting Practice Worksheets NO PREP: On This Day In History
Handwriting Practice Worksheets Monthly NO PREP: On This Day in History (August)
Handwriting practice should be fun and interesting for students! This is a set of daily handwriting practice sheets that students will be excited for! This handwriting pack is great for students who already know how to form letters, but can't seem to slow down and write neatly! How to Use:The pack can easily be created into a packet or used as individual sheets. Use these sheets for centers, bell work, may-do, or as a handwriting intervention. No Prep! Print and GO!31 Days Of "On this Day in His
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Handwriting Practice Worksheets NO PREP: On This Day In History
St. Patrick's Day! Let's Cross the Curriculum and have some fun!
It is St. Patrick's Day and that can only mean one thing! Leprechauns!
Phonics Dancing Across the Curriculum© is trying to catch a Leprechaun. Leprechauns can be sly, and tricky! Tell me how would you catch a Leprechaun? This 76 page unit includes everything to make your St. Patrick’s Day full of Leprechaun mischief. Activities include a word bank, a Leprechaun acrostic, Is it a Leprechaun Question or Statement, follow written directions, a class story, cause and effect, multiplication, divisio
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1st - 2nd
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Landform Write the Room Content Vocabulary Geography Activity
This ELA vocabulary activity supports kindergarten, first, and second graders in rich content vocabulary building and handwriting practice while learning about geography and landforms during social studies. It can be used as a learning center, independent activity, or vocabulary lesson which can benefit all students including ESOL, ELL, and language learners.Vocabulary words included: canyon, cave, cliff, glacier, hill, lake, mountain, plains, river, valley, volcano, waterfall.Why You Should Buy
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Ultimate Write the Room GROWING BUNDLE
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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